The Local Conference of Youth on Climate in Yemen (LCOY Yemen) held its first open online consultation session on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. More than 60 participants, including environmental activists and those interested in environmental issues and climate change in Yemen, attended. The first session was titled "Environmental Pollution and its Impact on Agriculture in Yemen: Challenges and Solutions."
The consultation session, conducted via Zoom, discussed the challenges facing Yemeni farmers and the possible solutions to ensure a better and sustainable future for agriculture in Yemen.
Participants were divided into groups to discuss a number of issues, including the impact of pollution on agriculture and overall health, as well as the obstacles and challenges facing Yemen in optimally managing waste and converting it into wealth. In addition, participants shared creative ideas to find solutions to reduce pollution and the damage caused by waste to agriculture, which are also applicable in Yemen."
